Things

I just took my iPhone to the bathroom with me to perform some updates, and I was sitting there for so long that I created more urine twice. This may be due in part to the two apple sangrias I just had, but whatever. Do you feel closer to me now? >:-D

I also changed my contact lenses today. I'm not so sure I've complained about my contacts yet in my blog. I HATE my contacts. In fact, they just came out with daily disposable contacts which I'm eagerly awaiting to switch to as soon as my current prescription expires. My contact lenses have been responsible for giving me chronic dry eye, red eye, and an ulcer. OMG. I can't tell you the number of times I've seriously considered switching back to glasses, but I haven't let myself go through with it yet. It's getting to the point, however, that I'm so angry when I change my contact lenses that I rip them into tiny shreds and curse at them as I throw their useless carcasses into the trash after two weeks of use. *angry black cloud of hate*

And now for more relevant things.

I learned (again) how to give intramuscular and subcutaneous (beneath the skin) injections today, in preparation for flu season coming up soon. Because pharmacists are allowed to give injections in the great state of Michigan (*snicker*), I was required to become certified. We learned this before in a laboratory I had in pharmacy school, but today was even more delightful! Instead of stabbing a random colleague once with a needle, I got to stab them three times! :D Of course, I also got stabbed three times myself, so I guess that's karma. I also updated my CPR certification, so if you happen to choke, have a heart attack, almost drown or otherwise stop breathing in my presence, I might just be able to save your ass.

The pharmacy business partner in my district officially offered me the position in the Lansing store which I mentioned. I eagerly accepted! :D

Tomorrow I work for 12 hours all by my little lonesome and then the hubby and I are driving up to Lake Huron for a much needed, much deserved 3-day siesta from reality. B-)

Finally

Yesterday I was the pharmacist. In the morning I opened the gate, ran it smoothly all day, and at closing I shut it down. I find myself appreciating the years and years of prep that made me ready for that day. Look at me.

I'm finally, finally doing it for real.

Bathroom Etiquette

Mike: You pinch that shit until everyone leaves or wait for a toilet to flush!

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Guest: Where can I find Tylenol?

Me: I'm sorry but all Tylenol brands have been recalled until September.

Guest: Oh my. *distraught* What am I supposed to use then??

Me: ...Well, you can still use acetaminophen. That's the same medication as Tylenol just not the brand name.

Guest: *wide-eyed* Oh no. I couldn't do that.

Me: *head/desk*

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You know, it really doesn't matter how many times I go ape-shit over this topic, it just never seems to get old. Or to phase itself out. People are just dumb-asses and it seems like that's not going to change any time soon. No matter how many patients I try to convince that the active ingredient in Tylenol is the same damn thing as the active ingredient in the generic product, I just can't seem to make a difference in the world. The difference between generic and brand name Tylenol is like $3 or something. Nothing else. And you can tell Them I said that.

Which brings me to the similar topic of immunizations linked to Autism. Of course, there is no link, but various ignorant people continue to believe so because one time ten years ago they saw it on Rosie O'Donnell's show or something just as silly. The mountain of scientific evidence to suggest the LACK of association between vaccines and Autism is overwhelming, and NO (I repeat--NO) evidence exists ANYWHERE to prove otherwise. OMG. But there are groups of people in the world who believe things just because, and they simply cannot be told or shown any different. I suppose I should simply give up, but I just can't.

Alright. I'm done with those soapboxes for now.

Being a pharmacist is going swimmingly. This is my last week of training, so starting a week from tomorrow I'll be flying solo for the first time--my last giant leap in this journey. After that a few months of nervousness and low self-esteem will follow and then I'll spend the rest of my life feeling like a badass. Sweet. My employer seems to really like me. I might even have a store placement right out of training in Lansing, which I'm extremely excited about! :D It feels good to get a paycheck every two weeks and contribute (finally) to my cost of living. I've also rewarded myself a little here and there, which at first induced a lot of guilt but I got over it. Okay maybe I'm still getting over it. Whatever.

Mike is doing well, always on the prowl to improve our internet connectivity! ;) Lately we've been day-dreaming about buying a house which is exciting even if we're not ready yet. It's fun to think about even going through that together. We're considering going up to the cabin the weekend after next to get some swimming/sailing in before it turns frigid and awful again.

Which reminds me. I'm so excited for fall (as usual) because I love to wear jeans, light jackets, hoodies and sweaters. I also love the slightly cooler weather and the leaves changing. But for some reason this year all I can think about is that as soon as fall gets here, winter will quickly follow. The only thing I like about winter is Christmas, that's it. After that we get stuck with two and a half months (at least) of snow storms, treacherous driving conditions, dark by five o'clock, and so f-ing cold your cheeks freeze.

Uuuugh.

Long Time

It's been a while. Such a long while in fact that it's awkward. Tomorrow I will return as if this siesta never happened and write something witty about my life. The witty part might be a lie to fluff it up though. ;)